What Are the Differences Between Basic & Advanced Hearing Aids?
All hearing aids consist of the same three basic parts: a microphone, which picks up sounds in your environment; a processor, which amplifies the sound to the exact specifications your hearing loss requires; and a receiver, which delivers sound to your ears. These parts work together to help you hear well. Though every hearing aid…
Three Ways To Protect Your Hearing This Year
Whether it’s a loud burst or years of working at a noisy job site, loud noise has the potential to damage your inner ear and cause permanent hearing loss. In fact, any prolonged exposure to noise at or above 85 dBA can cause permanent hearing loss. The louder the noise, the less time it takes…
Why Isn’t There a Cure for Tinnitus?
An article published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience reports, “Patients want their tinnitus loudness reduced and would prefer a pharmacological solution over other modalities.” However, it’s an unfortunate truth that there is no magic pill that can cure tinnitus. That said, there are ways to find relief. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a ringing,…
What Is Aural Rehabilitation?
There are many benefits to wearing hearing aids. One study published in the journal Trends in Hearing in 2021 reports that, “Social activity level increased and social participation restriction decreased significantly after hearing aid fitting in the intervention group compared to the control group.” Some people mistakenly believe that purchasing hearing aids is the only…
What Causes Hearing Loss in Seniors?
As we age, our bodies go through numerous changes. For many, that can mean a change in hearing ability. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), “nearly 25% of those aged 65 to 74 and 50% of those who are 75 and older have disabling hearing loss.” Let’s examine the…
Daycare and Children With Severe Hearing Loss
Finding the right daycare for your child can be a tough task. If your child has severe pediatric hearing loss, you may be especially concerned with whether a specific facility can meet your child’s needs. The ADA Protects Children With Hearing Loss The good news is that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that…
Unusual Causes of Tinnitus
According to the American Tinnitus Association, “Approximately 10 percent of the U.S. adult population — over 25 million Americans — experience some form of tinnitus. Roughly 5 million people struggle with burdensome chronic tinnitus, while 2 million find it debilitating.” There are many potential causes of tinnitus, and identifying the cause of yours is key…
Get into the Spooky Spirit with Your Hearing Aids
There is a high prevalence of hearing loss in the United States. In fact, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, it affects approximately two to three of every 1,000 babies and one in eight people ages 12 and older. But despite this, many people mistakenly believe there is stigma surrounding…
What Are the Different Parts of a Hearing Aid?
Hearing aids are high-tech devices that help you hear by amplifying sounds to a level the damaged ears can detect. Many boast features that can help you hear well with ease, even in complex listening environments. There are many parts that work together to accomplish this. We review these parts below. Microphone The first step…
The Do’s & Don’ts of Hearing Aids
Not only do hearing aids represent a significant financial investment, they’re also essential medical devices that connect you to the world around you. Because of this, you want to do everything you can to ensure they’re well cared for. Below we review a list of do’s and don’ts regarding hearing aid care. The Do’s Below…